# Switzerland immigration levy proposal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/switzerland-immigration-levy-proposal > Updated: 2026-09-11T21:39:38.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. A committee of Switzerland’s Council of States has proposed an immigration levy on workers from the European Union. This measure would be triggered only if migration increases sharply following the implementation of Bilateral Agreements III and after the Federal Council invokes a safeguard clause. The proposed fee would be at least CHF 4,000 annually per worker. Under this plan, companies would pay for employees, while individuals would pay for themselves under family reunification rules. Proponents suggest the tax would encourage employers to hire from the domestic workforce and help newcomers contribute to immigration-related costs. While the Federal Council has previously raised legal concerns regarding compatibility with the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons and the European Convention on Human Rights, there is increasing support for the levy. The measure would function as a safeguard, with thresholds determined by the Federal Council based on indicators such as net immigration, cross-border worker numbers, unemployment rates, and social assistance usage. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Switzerland considers immigration levy for EU workers Swiss authorities are considering an immigration levy on EU workers to be triggered if immigration exceeds specific thresholds, intended to encourage domestic hiring. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/switzerland-considers-immigration-levy-for-eu-workers ### 2026-08-21: Switzerland committee proposes immigration tax on EU workers A Swiss parliamentary committee has proposed an annual immigration levy of at least CHF 4,000 on EU workers if migration rises sharply under new bilateral agreements. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/switzerland-committee-proposes-immigration-tax-on-eu-workers --- Cite as: Switzerland immigration levy proposal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/switzerland-immigration-levy-proposal